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When was the last time you felt like a Confident Badass? In her book, Too Fat… Too Thin… Why Do I Hate the Skin I’m In? the author abandons the beaten path of banality which oftentimes bookend the discussions of low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in women. She dons her critical lens and offers a new treatise on these two topics that are frequently conflated and discussed exhaustively. For that reason, at first blush, you may be tempted to bypass this book. Do not do that, ladies, and gentlemen. If you do, you will have missed out on a well-articulated, funny, poignant, and well-researched book that forces you to take a second and maybe even a third look and ask yourself some tough questions. Sure, the title, colors and images are arresting, but, let me tell you! There is nothing superficial or unoriginal about this book. You will be glad you chose it.
Told from the perspective of “everywoman,” the reader walks away with the feeling of being replete after having consumed a sumptuous meal, the author, Judith D. Hall, serves in fine, inimitable style with words carefully selected to run the gamut of every emotion she wants you to feel. Her riveting account of how the debilitating demons of low self-esteem and a lack of confidence continue to consume a woman’s true essence is unique. She examines the root causes, names, and blames obsolete patriarchal views on gender stereotypes as the ultimate purveyors of beauty constructs.
Hall’s narration of her experiences as a “tween” in the mid 1970’s is the perfect soundtrack to these discussions which she expresses with alternate self-deprecating humor, a refreshing honesty and a “punch-to-the-gut, heightened awareness that threatens your composure as she examines gender-based violence, colorism, and the penchant that many men have for “light-skinned” girls. From skin bleaching, the Jamaican dancehall culture, and increasing deadly violence against women, and so much more. Nothing is sacrosanct in her defense of feminism.
I am here to tell you unequivocally that if you are not living the life you would absolutely love, you have the ability within you to change those situations, circumstances, or conditions. I know because I am that person who lived those experiences I spoke about; the restlessness in my spirit, my decision to change my life by changing my thoughts and focus in order to create a happier more fulfilled me.
I am reminded of a proverb my mom always quoted in our Jamaican dialect, If fish come fram wata battam an seh it deep…, it deep! Translated: “If a fish comes from the bottom of the sea and tells you it is deep, you better believe it’s deep!”
So, I am your proverbial fish with the testimonial "When The Sky Is No Limit" saying, “You can change your life in the four domains into something barely recognizable. I have done it and I am telling you that you can too! Please feel free to contact me should you desire to have me work with you. I can help you figure it out.
Dylan’s Dilemma offers the reader an opportunity to understand that children are conflicted about changes too. Our hilarious 4 year old protagonist tries to navigate his way through a major change that he thinks will threaten his family structure. Read this delightful story to see how his grandma helps him to resolve this conflict. Told through Dylan’s eyes, we get an insight into the mind of a four year old who is decidedly not shy about his observances or his opinions. He is only 4, but because he has a mature outlook, this is a book that can be enjoyed by children from 4-10 years old. Makes an excellent bed time read and Christmas gift! Coming soon to Amazon and my website… Stay tuned to this site for the release dates.
Dylan's Sleepytime Rhymes takes the reader on one night's journey with Dylan being convinced by grandma to finally acquiesce to a good night's sleep. He is smart, funny and caring. She loves spending time with him. There is never a dull moment when he is around. He always has an opinion about everything and asks the most intelligent questions. But sometimes, even smart little boys need their sleep too. This short, fun, tender story is written with rhythmic patterns and rhymes throughout. Enjoy putting your little one to bed with a story that is very relatable to children and parents too.
